The New York Mets have a World Series championship in their sights, but the last thing they need to see is Yoenis Cespedes on the bench with a shoulder injury.
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Juan Lagares Replaces Cespedes
Wednesday, Oct. 21
Cespedes was removed in the second inning from Wednesday's Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, and the Mets noted it was for a sore left shoulder. Juan Lagares came in for the star center fielder in a game New York had full control of in the early innings.
Manager Terry Collins told the TBS crew Cespedes was unable to lift his shoulder, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York.
After the game, Cespedes said he's been diagnosed with swelling in his shoulder and expects to be fine by Sunday, according to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports. The outfielder said he felt the injury after his first at-bat, per Morosi.
Collins added the outfielder would be fine, per Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.
While any setback to Cespedes is concerning for Mets fans, Bob Nightengale of USA Today pointed out he will have six days to recover before the World Series.
Cespedes has been solid all year, especially since the Mets acquired him. He helped provide much-needed power to the middle of the lineup and slugged over .600 after the trade.
There was a time when Cespedes' injury would have been crippling to New York's title hopes. Fortunately, the team is in a better position to stay afloat thanks to the return of star third baseman David Wright and rise of Daniel Murphy.
The Mets don't have an incredibly deep lineup, so Cespedes' presence will be essential as the postseason continues. But there is enough there now in addition to a talented young starting rotation to keep them going well into October.
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